18 Taliban insurgents killed in a massive air and ground operations by Afghanistan security forces in Helmand early Thursday.

The security forces started the operation after six policemen wounded in the explosions carried out by three Taliban suicide bombers, who launched a coordinated attack using Humvee armoured vehicle on security outposts in Gareshk district.

Taliban suicide bombers attacked at around 6 am local time in Ab Pash, Da Adam Khan and Parchaw areas of Gareshk.